As India brace for the pivotal fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, several top-order batters are on the cusp of career-defining milestones. With the series hanging in the balance, these individual landmarks could add to the psychological edge India seeks to level the contest. KL Rahul Nears 9,000 International Runs KL Rahul is quietly closing in on a significant milestone. The Indian opener currently sits at 8,940 international runs from 218 matches and needs just 60 more to join India’s elite 9,000-run club — a list that includes icons like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli. Rahul, who has looked assured throughout the series, is also eyeing a personal series-best tally. With 375 runs already in the bank, he is just 19 short of surpassing his previous highest of 393 runs in a single series — achieved against Australia in 2027. KL Rahul's most runs in a Test Series Tour Year Runs Matches Average Australia in India 2017 393 4 65.50 India in England 2025 375 3 62.50 India in England 2021-22 315 4 39.37 India in England 2018 299 5 39.37 India in Australia 2024-25 276 5 30.66 Pant Gears Up to Smash Sehwag’s Record Rishabh Pant, India’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter, is on the verge of overtaking Virender Sehwag’s record of 90 sixes in Test cricket. With 88 sixes currently to his name, Pant is just three away from holding the Indian record outright. Pant’s impact this series has been immense, racking up 425 runs in three Tests, including two centuries, at an average of over 70. His fearless stroke play continues to be India’s X-factor in the middle order. Read also: Rishabh Pant Eyes Record for Most Runs by Indian Wicketkeeper Shubman Gill Closes in on Asian Record India’s biggest revelation this series, Shubman Gill, is now on the brink of breaking Mohammad Yousuf’s record for the most runs by an Asian batter in a Test series in England. Gill has amassed 607 runs at an astounding average of 101.16 and now needs just 25 more to eclipse Yousuf’s 631, set in 2006. The young right-hander has already notched up two centuries and a double hundred, and his form remains key as India aim to push the series to a decider. Most Test series runs in England by an Asian batter Player's Name Origin Runs Matches Year2025 Mohammad Yousuf Pakistan 631 4 2006 Shubman Gill India 607 3 2025 Rahul Dravid India 602 4 2002 Virat Kohli India 593 5 2018 Sunil Gavaskar India 542 4 1979 Saleem Malik Pakistan 488 5 1992 Notably, the fourth Test will start on July 23, at the Old Trafford, Manchester. India needs to win this in order to stay alive in the series.